Viva La Vida (swing version)

[FAISALMKANAAN]

:i have a choir final now :-)

[fredgachet39]

hello eric

i love your songs

you're a great artist !

[ScaryAngelGirl]

I want the lyrics <3

I love you

ur rly good

i wish i was married to you <3 - <3

[Wolfspiritzero]

There should be more swing versions of songs.

[Ukuleleric]

@Wolfspiritzero, hello, thanks so much for that. Take care, Eric.

[VicSkate]

wow, this is good.

[Britishguy18]

You know...I prefer this version to Cold plays, amazing swing!

[Ukuleleric]

@Britishguy18, hello, and many thanks for your lovely comment. Take care, Eric.

[ImpactUK666]

no need to apologise to cold play at the end, this was awesome. Best cover off this song :)

[Ukuleleric]

@ImpactUK666, lol, cheers mate, take care, Eric.

[Kittielips]

De nada!

Cinco hestrellers....

Jennie.

[kaborno]

kkk

SUPERB!

[Ukuleleric]

@kaborno, hi, thanks so much, be lucky, Eric.

[philwasgood]

Great version mate

Phil

[Ukuleleric]

@philwasgood, hello chum, thanks so much, best, Eric.

[kalmus08]

Great!

Did you do all the sounds alone?

And, please.. do more from this shit! :D

[Ukuleleric]

@kalmus08, hello, thanks so much. Sounds are gm and made with program. Best, Eric.

[dragonforce1660]

were did u get ur shirt it looks quite good

[Ukuleleric]

@dragonforce1660, hi, I've had it years. So long ago in fact I can't remember where I bought it. Take care, Eric.

[nazabalcoralie]

very nice !! :-)

[Ukuleleric]

@nazabalcoralie, thank you, best, Eric.

[queridodvd]

wow, best than frank sinatra !! big artist !

[Ukuleleric]

@queridodvd, hi Dave, aw, so kind, big kiss. Eric.

[Ukuleleric]

@jamesmerryman, hi James, thanks so much mate. I enjoyed your vids very much too, you are a very talented bloke. Sorry it's taken so long to reply but your comments were flagged as spam???? Anyway, got there in the end. Keep up the good work yourself, take care, Eric.

[brcp4321]

Just visiting old friends , love it when you rrrrrrrrroool the dice !! As your last comment simpy awesom !! good luck my friend the old king is dear long live the king !! hey my Uke is coming along just fine but oh I wish i could sing like eric storm !!

[Ukuleleric]

@brcp4321, hi Peter, thanks so much for posting and lovely compliment. Glad to hear the uke is coming along well. Take care, Eric.

[FIDELakaKOOLBREEZE76]

straight up pimpin

[26Eagle99]

Simply awesome :)

[Ukuleleric]

@26Eagle99, hello, aw, thank you so much. Be lucky, Eric.

[ereg1300]

Why would you apologize, that was awesome. :)

[Ukuleleric]

@ereg1300 Hi, in case they sue me, lol. Thanks so much, take care, Eric.

[IMayLookCatLike]

I love your videos! :D Are you saying carrolic though? XD It was wonderful, don't apologize to coldplay the should be thanking you :)

[Ukuleleric]

IMayLookCatLike, hi Anne-Marie/Amo, thanks so much. Don't understand: carrolic? Anyway, thanks so much for your lovely comment. Be lucky, Eric.

[IMayLookCatLike]

it was just your accent on 'roman catholic' XD welcome. (:

[hon2o]

This is AWESOME :) it´s funny but grate. thank you for this cover :) GOOD LUCK next time

[Ukuleleric]

Hi hon2o, thank you so much. Be lucky, best, Eric.

[osoyonky]

Hello Eric.

We love your work, we are two friends that we are planning to record a versions cd, and we would like being able to be provided with your collaboration in the topic "Viva la vida" of Coldplay, along with Vinicius de Sorrimon a famous person crooner settled down in Murcia - Spain.

In expectation of your news we warmly greet you.

[butterpaww]

love it

[Ukuleleric]

butterpaww, hi Allen, cheers mate, all the best, Eric.

[HWFaction]

hey mister! you are amazing! your funny, nice and full of life! there will be a honor meet you, mister, hope you get a lot of rewards for your nice and excelent work mister, 5/5, sub and fav!

[Ukuleleric]

Hello HWFaction, wow, thank you so much. Be lucky, Eric.

[9071freak]

nice voice...u should go big

[Ukuleleric]

9071freak, hi Jesse, how kind, thank you, Eric.

[dragonforce1660]

very very funny i thought your the best on youtube

[Ukuleleric]

Hi dragonforce1660, aw, thank you, be lucky, Eric.

[Xpec16]

I Know that coldplay surely wait for my head on a silverplate :D:D:D!

Like ur music listening to it very very often..! For me the best thing you did is the other viva la vida version because it looks so funny first i thought it were twings until i read the comments :P!

[Ukuleleric]

Xpec16, hi Lucas, thanks so much for your lovely comment, take care, Eric.

[Ddf974]

I love ur costumes in ur vids ^^

[Ukuleleric]

Ddf974, hi Daniel, thanks so much. Be lucky, Eric.

[petewayre]

i am amazed lol..swingin up these tracks! i do the standards,, but cud never get hold of swing version tracks to un swing songs. u make? funny 2 hear them like this..but so good!

[Ukuleleric]

Hi Pete, thanks so much mate. Yes, I do my own backings on some songs, like this one for instance, on my pc. Cheers, Eric.

[SHawking666]

Holy Shit you are brilliant!

[Ukuleleric]

Hi SHawking666, aw, cheers mate, thank you. Take care, Eric.

[orangemoron]

you know, you should do swing versions of more modern songs. i'm sure they'll be a smash hit =) i never thought you could do viva la vida in this manner! well done =D

[Ukuleleric]

Hi orangemoron, thanks so much for the compliment and suggestion. Yes, I'm sure there are plenty of modern songs that would adapt to 'swing' style. I'm concentrating on other things at the moment but will bear it in mind, thanks. Take care, Eric.

[orangemoron]

heh. i look forward to more of your remixes =D

regards,

orangemoron. Keep the singing alive! =D

[Ukuleleric]

Hi orangemoron, cheers mate, thanks, Eric.

[SuperTravisbickle]

i just thought that if a time machine was invented you could have a hit in the 40s with this

[Ukuleleric]

Hi SuperTravisbickle, lol, nice one. Actually, I met a homeless guy not so long ago who reckons he's built one and it's stored in a garage, where, incidentally, he lives. I wonder.......? Cheers, Eric.

[SuperTravisbickle]

@Ukuleleric Maybe you are on to something there..... just maybe.........

[Ukuleleric]

Hi SuperTravisbickle, many thanks for posting, Eric.

[SuperTravisbickle]

this is very good. it may even be as good as the original

[Ukuleleric]

Hi SuperTravisbickle, he, he, thanks so much. Cheers mate, best, Eric.

[Azarune]

I like this version, I wish there was an officall Music video of your version with it. Its awesome 5/5

[Ukuleleric]

Azarune, hi Gabriel, thanks so much for your lovely comment and rating. Be lucky, Eric.

[Webkinzstudioz]

Haha. Me again. Another comment.

This is great. (:

I would pay to see you.

Very entertainable. My new word

to describe you. Entertainable. ;)

[Ukuleleric]

Webkinzstudioz, hi Reanna, lol, thank you so much, what a compliment, and what a great word! Entertainable, I love it. Do you make your vid btw? Love that too! Be lucky, take care, Eric.

[MrDanDann]

Wooowh! Your version of this song is very nice!

I can't stop listen you!

Really, it's very nice!

Thanks for this version! ^^

Dani

[Ukuleleric]

Hi Dani, thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care chum, Eric.

[proudtreehugger14]

i really like itt!!

[Ukuleleric]

proudtreehugger14, hi Anya, thanks so much. Best, Eric.

[RinOnTheRoxMusic]

wow you´re so cool ;)

i like it :D

funny :D:D

[Ukuleleric]

Hi RinOnTheRoxMusic, hehe, thanks so much. Checked out your vids too! Hey, you girls are terrific. Hope you get picked up by a big record company, good luck, Eric.

[NVRHNCKG]

That was amazing! I really enjoyed that!

[Ukuleleric]

NVRHNCKG, hello Nick, Kyle, Rob and Nick, cheers, thanks so much. Stay cool, Eric.

[mishagago]

buenísimo!!!!!!!!!!! Me encanta!

[Ukuleleric]

Hiya mishagago, aw, thank you, be lucky, Eric.

[lostmyerection]

You do this for living? If no , you SHOULD! A true star! Keep going, always, never stop!

[Ukuleleric]

lostmyerection, hiya Jennie, aw, thank you so much for your encouraging and kind words. Yeah, I used to do it for a living, haven't for a while now but I'd like to get back into it with the uke. Hope I'm not too old. Loved your vids btw, excellent. Take care love, Eric.

[solsleuteltje]

Why can such  a video not on tv, This is so good

UK would have a new star on his firmament

Kind regards from Belgium

[Ukuleleric]

solsleuteltje, hi Gerda, thanks so much for all your support. Best wishes, Eric.

[rutlegirl]

how cool, it sounds great in the swing genre!!

[Ukuleleric]

Hiya rutlegirl, thanks so much for that. Enjoyed your vids too, keep up the good work. Eric.

[shawnacrystal]

The subtle dance movements (example: "sweep the streets.") you do when singing really sells it!

[Ukuleleric]

Hi shawnacrystal, thanks so much, very kind. Take care, Eric.

[sxrlove06]

lol

[Ukuleleric]

sxrlove06, yo Bianca, he, he, thanks, Eric.

[ram0000100]

I dont know if you knew, but this video aired on TV over here in montreal :P congrats

[Ukuleleric]

Hi ram0000100, No, I didn't know, thanks so much for letting me know. Made me laugh when I read your comment. What a funny old world. I'd be most grateful if you could let me know what the programme was. Thanks so much mate, take care, Eric.

[ram0000100]

I can't recall the name but it's just a show where they show random funny videos. I'll message you back when i find out!

[Ukuleleric]

Hi ram0000100, thanks so much. Eric.

[MissStatique]

It's called Clip-Dub and it aired on the canadian channel MusiquePlus.

Also, I love this :3

[Ukuleleric]

Hello MissStatique, thanks so much for the info and compliment. Best wishes, Eric.

[mosnick]

Absolute fantastic performance on a beautiful song! Best regards, Horst

[Ukuleleric]

mosnick, hey Horst, thanks so much. Enjoyed your vids too, great singing, great guitar playing. Keep it up and be lucky. Cheers, Eric.

[shutmeup81]

Again I have to compliment your video... I guess nothing you sing/make CAN'T sound bad!

Best regards!

P.S. - Love the shirt, you're ready for the real stage :)

[Ukuleleric]

Yo shutmeup81, lol, thanks so much mate. Take care now, Eric.

[homsy69]

Wonderful!!! Its lovely seeing someone with a passion & the ability to enjoy himself so much, keep doing it my friend.

[Ukuleleric]

Hello homsy69, aw, thanks so much. Take care, best, Eric.

[WheelsOfLove]

I would like to tip my hat to you sir.

I used to act/sing when I was small but gave it up due to being given minor roles due to the fact i was disabled, starting to get back now but focusing on being a writer, you made this see what joy there is in singing/acting. This and Modern Major General are my most liked ones, but they are all awesome.

Cheers

John x

[Ukuleleric]

WheelsOfLove, hiya John, thanks so much for posting your lovely comment. More power to you bro and I wish you every success in life. I say this from the heart, 'hang on in there'. Keep well, stay positive, good luck, Eric.

[bathroomhog1990]

You are a very talented performer. I loved your version of this song. Keep up the good work.

[Ukuleleric]

Hi bathroomhog1990, thank you so much for your lovely comment. Take care, Eric.

[CorksDay]

my god, you are an artist!! I love your version!,

well..I love all your covers haha!

keep it up!

cheers from Spain!

[Ukuleleric]

Hi CorksDay, aw, bless you, thanks so much chum. Stay cool, best, Eric.

[monymar20251759]

You're awesome dude!!!!

[Ukuleleric]

Hi monymar20251759, aw, cheers mate, best, Eric.

[tauwilltriumph]

This Vegas-i-fied version is awesome :D

[Ukuleleric]

tauwilltriumph, hi Aleksander, thanks so much chum. Stay cool, Eric.

[xXheartfeltlettersXx]

whoa this is amazing!!!!!!!!

[Ukuleleric]

xXheartfeltlettersXx , hiya Taryn, how's it goin'? Thanks so much. Take care, Eric.

[solsleuteltje]

Love this song , it's FANTASIC

[Ukuleleric]

solsleuteltje, hi Gerda, thanks so much, take care, Eric.

[thisbemikey]

you are a hottie

[Ukuleleric]

Hi thisbemikey, lol, cheers, take care, Eric.

[xv13txboix]

This is awesome, you truly are an entertainer!

[Ukuleleric]

xv13txboix, hiya Richmond, aw, thank you so much. Take care, Eric.

[Stanner90]

wow, its aw, I want to get more of this ^^

fav and 5/5

[Ukuleleric]

Stanner90, hi Gumba, thank you again for your kind comment and rating. Take care, Eric.

[amsterdamshusi]

This is great, Eric! As always, you continue to impress! Wonderful!

[Ukuleleric]

Hello amsterdamshusi, aw, thank you so much. All the best, Eric.

[knobstick]

Just got round to viewing this one, a bit lax of me... Suitable outfit as always, Eric, and a good performance as always too - if you could find a program called Basie In A Box it would be perfect!

[Ukuleleric]

knobstick, hi Keith, thanks so much for comment. Actually there is a Basie type format in BB although a really good jazz arranger would either not use it or use it as a base to work with. Jazz is a bit beyond me I'm afraid. What I would love to get is a sound module that gives me 'real' sounds. Haven't found one yet though. Take care, Eric.

[brcp4321]

What a Showman !! Love this version second only to the other version !! ( by Eric and clone of course) Actions are great esps the mike tossing from one hand to another !! then to go into another song ..just great .. we are in the hands of another master !!

[Ukuleleric]

brcp4321, hi Peter, thanks so much. That mic tossing business I started putting in when I was working as a cruise director some years ago, for the amusement of the girl dancers, they kept wanting to see me drop it. I never did needless to say. Keep well, Eric.

[arfhip]

That´s some talent you got there eric! Keep on playing.^^ Oh! and if you made a CD, i would buy it^^ And i´l also subscribe now^^ Cya

[Ukuleleric]

arfhip, hi Erik, aw, thanks mate. No cd at the moment I'm afraid, very kind of you to mention it. Thanks for subscribing, take care, Eric.

[angelkoboi]

haha i like it..that's funny..u r really good entertainer..love ur video so much...

[Ukuleleric]

Hi angelkoboi, thanks so much. Checked out your vids too, excellent. Good singing and guitar playing. All the best, Eric.

[Degenola]

You're original, gotta love you. Thanks for making me laugh ;D

[Ukuleleric]

Hi Degenola, lol, cheers, all the best, Eric.

[DispreteFranz]

Omg.! this is brilliant eric.! =)

[Ukuleleric]

Hi DispreteFranz, cheers mate. Take care, Eric.

[1994Leah1994]

omg love it! haha

[Ukuleleric]

1994Leah1994, hi Leah, thanks so much, merry Christmas, Eric.

[themelvil]

Haha awesome, you are very talented, keep it up! :)

[Ukuleleric]

Hi themelvil, cheers chum, thanks so much, best, Eric.

[brcp4321]

Listened again today I just love it !!

[Ukuleleric]

brcp4321, cheers Peter, best, Eric.

[soulacsurmer]

Coldplay is being sued for copying some of Viva La Vida. you don't want to be caught up in that (if you wrote YOUR lyrics)

[Ukuleleric]

soulacsurmer, hi Claudia, thanks for info. Take care, Eric.

[AMomentWithMarky]

I just realised the line about coldplay wanting to have ur head on a plate! :P

Do you think it would be possible to have a copy of the backing track Eric?

[Ukuleleric]

AMomentWithMarky, hi Marky, thanks for posting and also for request. I 'wrote' the backing with a program called 'Band in a box'. I'd rather not send you a midi file of it however if you do some research into 'Band in a box' you'll find it's quite easy to use and you can make your own backings. Best, Eric.

[mangaluva555]

nice version!i love ur videos keep puten them up

[Ukuleleric]

Hi mangaluva555, thanks so much. Take care now, all the best, Eric.

[Newspaper117]

Wow, this is a great swing version. I was actually thinking of what it would sound like swing the other day! I wish I could download this lol.

[Ukuleleric]

Newspaper117, hi Alex, thanks so much. Take care, Eric.

[keepthemusicplaying0]

A classy act Eric, Las Vegas here you come!! Love the outfit! All you need now is 20 leggy Bluebells feathers and all. A standing ovation, Giovanna

[Ukuleleric]

keepthemusicplaying0, hi Giovanna, lol, sounds good to me. God bless, Eric.

[Dooda336]

Who is better then Eric?:)

[Ukuleleric]

Hi Dooda336, aw, you are too, too kind. God bless, Eric.

[brcp4321]

No one comes close !!

[Ukuleleric]

brcp4321, hi Peter, thanks so much. Keep warm, Eric.

[coolcarzmike]

Eric, I am one of your new big fans. What a great and entertaining version of this future classic song. Keep up the great work, you sure know how to swing. Mike from CA

[Ukuleleric]

coolcarzmike, hi Mike, aw, cheers mate, thank you so much. All the best, Eric.

[Zanko2007]

You are one of the BEST Singer ever! I like all that songs what you sing. Its such a luck to have this possiblility to listen to you. THANKE YOU.

[Ukuleleric]

Hi Zanko2007, aw, thank you so much. All the best, Eric.

[soulacsurmer]

A great version !!

[Ukuleleric]

soulacsurmer, hi Claudia, thank you so much. All the best, Eric.

[SirLanceot]

Bravo sir a fabulous version of this song

thoroughly enjoyed as ever!! keep up the good work all the best S.L

[Ukuleleric]

Hey SirLanceot, thank you so much. Take care, ERic.

[Chivalryaintdead]

Watched this again this morning, noticed the line "Cold play is waiting for my head on a silver platter" hahahaha!

[Ukuleleric]

Chivalryaintdead, hi Jason, cheers mate, best, Eric.

[eusaquio]

Beautiful song and excellent performance, by the way Eric may I know what is or was your profession? Just curious...

Supporting and admiring you always Eric, see you soon.

[Ukuleleric]

eusaquio, hi Laurens, thank you so much. I'm sort of 'retired' now but I was a professional entertainer. All the best, Eric.

[bestiaccia]

Excellent performance!!!

[Ukuleleric]

Hi bestiaccia, thank you so much, best, Eric.

[myleswilliamson]

Hi Eric, what can i say you have done it again.

GREAT, real treat after coming of a 24hr shift.

love the the different parts.

regards Myles

[Ukuleleric]

myleswilliamson, hi Myles, thanks so much. Wow, a 24hr shift? Blimey! You take care now, best, Eric.

[ukipwebmaster]

Better than the original!

[Ukuleleric]

Hi ukipwebmaster, aw, thanks so much. Best, Eric.

[ElTioIroh]

exelent video as always eric ñ_ñ

keep singin ´til the sky! :P

you must be a hell of a guy with the ladies dont you? ;) oh hmm sorry if you are married ñ_ñ

[Ukuleleric]

Hi ElTioIroh, muchas gracias mi amigo. All the best to you, Eric.

[vampireratt]

Bravo Eric.. Coldplay eat your heart out!!!

Great job as usual Eric!!! I'm still waiting for Pappa Loves Mombo!!!! In split screen!!!

You rock Eric!!!

[Ukuleleric]

vampireratt, hi Cary, lol, cheers friend, take care, Eric.

[JazzEthics]

Fab Eric! A real toe tapper!

[Ukuleleric]

JazzEthics, hi Lar, thanks so much mate. All the best to you, Eric.

[matrixwill]

U rock Ukuleleric!!!!!

[Ukuleleric]

Hi matrixwill, cheers, thank you. Best, Eric.

[MiK3i]

Such an inspiring entertaining piece of music! When I saw the word (swing), I instantly thought finally!! we get to hear another piece of swing from the one and only! I love swing, and i loved your version of Vida La Vida, but then again, who wouldnt!?!?

[Ukuleleric]

MiK3i, hi Michael, aw, that's so kind, thanks so much. keep well, all the best, Eric.

[singingkid]

I'm still laughing at that ending! Nothing to worry about! I'll bet Coldplay would love this tribute! It was sooo well done! Loved the Sinatra nod, too, with the "Ring-A-Dinging" (lol!), and the nod to Tony Bennett's "If I Ruled The World". And those threads! Need I say more?! Brilliant, brilliant job, Eric!!! 5 stars!!! :))

[Ukuleleric]

singingkid, hi Greg, thanks so much, glad you picked up on the references. That jacket used to fit by the way. Folks, this is one of the best singers on YouTube, check him out. Take care Greg, Eric.